In the glittering world of athletics, performances often speak louder than words but some stories demand to be told—of resilience, of courage, and of raw, unrelenting ambition. Lokesh Sathyanathan’s name now shines brightly among India’s elite long jumpers, and his recent lifetime best of 8.14m marks not just a personal high but a momentous leap…
India sends a full strength squad to WTT Contender Tunisia Dates: April 22–27, 2025 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: WTT Contender Series Indian Squad Size: 18 Players India is sending a strong and dynamic contingent to the WTT Contender Tunisia 2025, part of the prestigious World Table Tennis calendar. With a blend of youth and experience…
The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 marks the revival of one of Indian football’s most dynamic domestic knockout tournaments. Set against the passionate backdrop of Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, this edition brings together India’s top 15 football clubs in a battle not just for silverware, but for continental qualification. The stakes? A direct playoff spot in the…
India Shines with 11 Medals at Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025 — Himanshu Leads the Charge with GOLD! Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Team India wrapped up their campaign at the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships with a total of 11 medals (1 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze), finishing 8th in the overall standings and leaving…
India’s Rising Stars Soar in Latest BWF Rankings Update The latest BWF rankings update has brought a wave of excitement for Indian badminton fans, with multiple Indian shuttlers making notable gains across all categories. From seasoned contenders to dynamic new duos, this week’s biggest movers tell a compelling story of a sport on the rise…
At just 18 years old, Suruchi Phogat is rewriting the script for Indian shooting. With nerves of steel, unshakable focus, and an effortless rhythm on the shooting line, the young pistol shooter has emerged as the brightest new face on the global circuit. Over the last two ISSF World Cup events — Buenos Aires and…
In a powerful statement to kick off the 2025 season, India’s javelin icon Neeraj Chopra returned to competition with a gold medal performance at the Potch Invitational Track event in Potchefstroom, South Africa—a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet. The reigning World Champion and Tokyo Olympic silver medallist hurled the spear to a best mark…
At the ongoing 6th Asian U-18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, India’s next generation of athletics stars have shown immense grit, promise, and potential on the continental stage. With four medals—two silvers and two bronzes—India has made a strong mark in this youth competition, setting the tone for the future of Indian track and…
The IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis UTT Season 6 auction witnessed strategic moves and intense bidding wars as franchises assembled their squads for the upcoming season, scheduled from May 29 to June 15 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Chennai Lions Make a Statement with Fan Siqi Chennai Lions, the 2019 UTT champions, made headlines by…
The Indian pistol shooting contingent lit up Lima with a dazzling performance as 18-year-old Suruchi Singh Phogat clinched her second gold medal in as many World Cups, winning the women’s 10m air pistol final with a stellar score of 243.6. In a moment that will be remembered in Indian shooting history, she was joined on…
In a display of remarkable talent and relentless dedication, 25 young Indian athletes recently made their mark at the Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2023 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Their stellar performances resulted in a total haul of 24 medals—six gold, 11 silver, and seven bronze—firmly establishing India’s place among the continent’s emerging athletics powerhouses. Now,…
The Archery World Cup 2025 season began on a high note for the Indian team as they returned from Florida with an impressive haul of four medals — one gold, one silver, and two bronze — finishing 4th in the overall medal standings. With several top nations fielding strong line-ups and South Korea notably opting…
Team India has secured its place in the World Group Playoffs of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup after registering a nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Korea in the final Group I tie of the Asia/Oceania zone, held at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. The win marks India’s fourth consecutive victory, completing a brilliant run in…
The world of table tennis turns its attention to Macao as the ITTF Singles World Cup 2025 kicks off from April 14 to 20, with India’s top two female paddlers—Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula—set to battle it out in a new and more promising group stage format. With the tournament featuring 48 of the world’s…
India’s compound archery continued its golden momentum on the global stage as the dynamic pair of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav clinched the gold medal in the Compound Mixed Team event at the 2025 Archery World Cup Stage 1, held in Auburndale, Florida. Seeded #5 going into the elimination rounds, the Indian duo stunned…
From the crowded streets of New Delhi to the intense arenas of Serbia’s top-tier league, Ulhas KS is scripting history with every dribble. In this exclusive interview with IndiaSportsHub, the rising star opens up about his journey, challenges, and unwavering dream of reaching the NBA. Q1. Growing up in Kancheepuram and New Delhi, where cricket…
Team India continued its dream run in the Asia/Oceania Group I of the Billie Jean King Cup, clinching their third straight victory, this time overpowering Chinese Taipei 2-1 in a thrilling tie. With earlier wins over Hong Kong and Thailand, India now stands second in the group table, trailing only unbeaten New Zealand. Vaidehi Leads…
As the 2025 Archery World Cup circuit kicks off post-Paris Olympics, India’s recurve archers delivered a mix of brilliance and heartbreak in the individual elimination rounds. The standout performer was Dhiraj Bommadevara, who stormed into the semifinals with a series of mature, clutch performances. Recurve Men – Dhiraj in a Zone of His Own India’s…
India’s shooting stars fired a strong post-Olympic warning shot to the rest of the world, finishing second in the medal tally at the ISSF World Cup in Mendoza, Argentina with an impressive haul: 4 Gold | 2 Silver | 2 Bronze Only China, with 5 gold medals, finished ahead. But for India, this was about…
Two-time UTT champion Harmeet Desai, Asiad medalist Manika Batra lead Indian player pool Chinese paddler Fan Siqi, world No. 13 Bernadette Szocs, Olympians Aruna Quadri and Alvaro Robles, and several rising Indian paddlers led by Junior World No. 6 Ankur Bhattacharjee, will headline the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 player auction, set to take place…
Central Florida is buzzing with the sound of arrows and cheers, and India’s Men’s Recurve Team is at the heart of it. At the Archery World Cup Stage 1, the Indian trio has shown grit, class, and consistency as they advanced into the final after a string of dominant 6-2 wins — first over Brazil,…
India’s archers have kicked off their 2025 international season with a solid showing at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Central Florida, highlighted by a bronze medal in the men’s compound team event and competitive rankings in both men’s and women’s recurve categories. Crucially, the field in Florida is missing global powerhouse South Korea…
As the dust settles on the Round of 16 at the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships BAC 2025, India finds itself with just one pair carrying the nation’s hopes forward — the dynamic mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. While several high-profile names bowed out on Thursday, Dhruv and Tanisha produced…
In a week where Indian doubles specialists stamped their authority across ATP and Challenger events, it was the evergreen Rohan Bopanna, now 44, who stole the spotlight once again. Teaming up with rising American star Ben Shelton, Bopanna showcased why he remains one of the most feared names in doubles tennis with a stunning comeback…
The action is heating up at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event in Pune, where six teams are battling it out in a round-robin format for a coveted spot in the play-offs. With the group stage past its halfway mark, India pulled off a crucial 2-1 win over Thailand to stay in…
P V Sindhu is back — and she’s made it known with a straight-games win over Indonesia’s Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo in the opening round of the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships 2025. WS R32 🇮🇳 P.V. Sindhu 21-15, 21-19 🇮🇩 Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo Duration: 44 minutes It was a much-needed victory for…
The Badminton Asia Championships 2025 enters an exciting phase today with a packed lineup for Team India. Several top Indian shuttlers, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy, are set to begin their campaigns in the Round of 32, hoping to make deep runs in this prestigious continental tournament. Here’s a comprehensive preview of…
Mixed Fortunes for India at Badminton Asia Championships 2025 as Pair of Dhruv-Tanisha win but other doubles pairs lose The 2025 edition of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) is underway, and for India, it’s been a roller-coaster start. With several Indian doubles pairs in action, fans were treated to everything — thrilling comebacks, missed opportunities,…
Indian No. 1 Sumit Nagal, ranked 144 in the ATP rankings, suffered a frustrating setback at the ATP Challenger 100 in Monza, Italy, as he was forced to retire in the opening round of the main draw against Austria’s Filip Misolic (ATP 195). The match ended with the scoreboard reading 6-2, 1-0 in favor of…
What a moment for Indian shooting! Vijayveer Sidhu, just 22, delivered the performance of his career to win India’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at an ISSF World Cup, scoring 29 out of 40 in a dramatic final in Buenos Aires. It was also India’s 4th gold medal of…
The Indian women’s tennis team suffered a frustrating start to their 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I campaign, going down 1-2 to New Zealand in a tightly contested tie in Pune. Despite a stunning singles debut by Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, India couldn’t capitalize, with defeats in the second singles and deciding doubles sealing the…
It’s not every day that a debutant steps onto the senior international stage and knocks out a trio of world-class Chinese shooters—but that’s exactly what 18-year-old Suruchi Singh just did at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires. In the unforgiving, razor-sharp world of international shooting, where a single decimal can decide destiny, Suruchi…
2024 looked like the year Sumit Nagal had been waiting for his whole career. He kicked things off with a bang—reaching the second round of the Australian Open, making his debut in all four Grand Slams, clinching titles on the Challenger circuit, and even representing India at the Paris Olympics. He soared to a career-high…
India men’s basketball team has been drawn into a tricky yet intriguing Group C at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, set to take place in Saudi Arabia. Group C features three strong teams: hosts Saudi Arabia, Asian basketball giants China, and competitive Jordan. While it is undeniably a tough draw for India, there’s still room…
The 42nd edition of the Badminton Asia Championships is set to take place from April 8 to 13, 2025, at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. This prestigious tournament will showcase the continent’s top badminton talent, competing for a total prize pool of $500,000. Men’s Singles Contenders The men’s singles draw…
In an impressive display of synergy and skill, the newly formed doubles team of India’s Rohan Bopanna and America’s Ben Shelton commenced their partnership with a straight-sets victory at the 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The duo overcame the South American pair of Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina and Alejandro Tabilo from Chile with a 6-3, 7-5…
In a sensational display of calm, class, and clinical precision, former World Champion Rudrankksh Patil clinched the gold medal in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a staggering score of 252.9, just shy of the world record of 254.5, Patil stamped his authority on…
The world’s premier archery circuit is back. The 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup kicks off in Central Florida, USA, from April 8 to 13, setting the stage for a four-stage global odyssey that will culminate in a dazzling final in Nanjing, China. As the world’s top archers prepare to battle for supremacy, India arrives with…
India’s Stellar Performance at the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Brazil The 2025 World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, marked a historic milestone for Indian boxing, with the national team securing an impressive tally of six medals: one gold, one silver, and four bronze. This remarkable achievement underscores India’s growing prominence in the…
India’s rising pistol shooting sensation Esha Singh has created history by winning her first individual ISSF World Cup medal, claiming silver in the women’s 25m sports pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 20-year-old shooter delivered a composed and confident performance, registering 35 hits out of 50 in…
India Make Big Moves in Latest FIBA Rankings; Joginder Singh Bids Farewell to International Basketball The Indian men’s basketball team has scripted a remarkable leap in the latest FIBA World Rankings, climbing five places to secure the 76th position globally and 15th in Asia as of March 28, 2025. This surge in the rankings follows…
The TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup 2025, scheduled from April 27 to May 5, is set to showcase the pinnacle of mixed team badminton. This biennial event, organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), brings together the world’s top badminton nations to compete across five disciplines: men’s singles (MS), women’s singles (WS), men’s doubles (MD), women’s…
The World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025, held in Foz do Iguaçu, has been a significant event for Indian boxing, showcasing the prowess and determination of the nation’s pugilists on the international stage. Among the standout performers are Abhinash Jamwal, Hitesh Gulia, and Manish Rathore, each making notable strides in their respective weight categories. Abhinash Jamwal’s…
Indian shooting sensation Sift Kaur Samra delivered a performance of a lifetime at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina, clinching the gold medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. A Comeback for the Ages by Sift Kaur Samra at the ISSF World Cup Argentina A Tale of Grit and Resilience •After…
Buenos Aires, April 4: Veteran marksman Chain Singh delivered India its first medal at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, clinching bronze in the fiercely competitive Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) final with a score of 443.7. This medal holds historic significance—not only is it India’s opening medal at this year’s World…
A World-Class Javelin Showdown with Insights into the Art of the Javelin Throw India is set to make history as the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana, becomes the battleground for the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24, 2025. This international javelin event—granted prestigious World Athletics Category A status—is poised to transform the…
A towering performance from a towering young talent! Chirag Duhan, the 6’5” 21-year-old from India, has scripted the biggest moment of his fledgling career by powering into his maiden semifinal at the ITF M25 level, at the prestigious SM Krishna Memorial Bengaluru Open. Facing compatriot Ishaque Eqbal (ATP #936), Duhan, ranked #1016 in the world,…
In a breakthrough moment for Indian boxing, national champion Hitesh delivered a masterclass in tactical brilliance to become the first Indian boxer to reach the final of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025, held in Foz do Iguaçu. Facing France’s seasoned Olympian Makan Traore in the 70kg semifinal, Hitesh executed a calculated game plan to…
With the 2025 ITTF World Championships looming just 50 days away and the ITTF World Cup set to begin on April 14, India’s top women paddlers, Manika Batra (#29) and Sreeja Akula (#32), find themselves in a season of trials, setbacks, and the promise of resurgence. While both have endured challenging campaigns so far this…
After breaking their medal drought in shooting at the Olympics in Paris last summer, the Indian squad looks to start the next Olympic cycle at the combined ISSF World Cup Argentina in Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun Shooting at Buenos Aires from 1st to 11th April 2025. The 43-member squad is the biggest at the event…
